Events Programming & Speaker Success Coordinator
CoinDesk is a reputable media, events, indices, and data company serving the global crypto economy. CoinDesk Media has been at the forefront since 2013, reporting on the evolution of money and investing, shedding light on the societal and cultural changes accompanying it. Their proficient team of journalists provides news and exceptional insights that offer transparency, understanding, and context to their audience. CoinDesk Events convenes the worldwide crypto, blockchain, and Web3 communities at flagship events like Consensus, the largest and longest-running crypto festival globally. CoinDesk Indices delivers expertise in digital asset indices, data, and research aimed at educating and empowering investors.
The Opportunity
About the Role & Consensus
Consensus, an event held since 2015, is a renowned festival that showcases and celebrates all aspects of the blockchain, crypto, and Web 3 ecosystems, and their profound impact on commerce, culture, and communities. Each year, Consensus brings together tens of thousands of attendees to hear from in-demand thought leaders and participate in a variety of discussions, meetings, parties, music performances, dinners, and other engaging experiences. In 2025, new editions of Consensus are planned for Hong Kong and Toronto.
CoinDesk is currently looking for an Events Programming & Speaker Success Coordinator to join their expanding team. The selected individual will assist the events programming team for Consensus events in Hong Kong and Toronto by managing the speaker database, overseeing speaker onboarding and relationships, ensuring the marketing and events teams have necessary programming materials, updating website content related to speakers and agendas, and supporting compliance with programming deadlines.
This position will require onsite work in their NYC office close to Union Square with the exact days per week determined by the hiring manager based on business needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the Consensus and Events programming database
- Handle speaker onboarding and communications
- Coordinate pre-event logistics and preparation calls for speakers
- Update speaker and agenda postings on the website
- Contribute to content development through research and relationship cultivation
- Ensure the marketing and events teams possess all required programming resources
- Serve as the main point of contact for Speakers, overseeing their session and aligning with their business objectives related to the event(s), in collaboration with internal teams.
What You Have:
- Strong collaboration skills, excellent organization, effective communication, and tech proficiency
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in content creation or event programming
- Proficient writing skills and keen attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and devise creative solutions under deadlines and within live-event settings
- Previous work experience or a solid interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain is beneficial
- Comfortable with various technology and data management systems like event platforms, Airtable, Google Suite, Excel, etc.
- Capable of managing the demands of a startup culture with limited resources
CoinDesk Inc and CoinDesk Indices Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, with an expected base salary for this role ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 along with an annual discretionary target bonus and benefits package, which may vary based on geographic location and job-related factors.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
CoinDesk is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees without discrimination on various grounds, including race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classifications under the law.
ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk aims to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, contact accommodations@coindesk.com with details of your request.
Please be advised that reputable hiring personnel from the CoinDesk Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly only through email addresses ending in ‘coindesk.com’ or ‘coindesk-indices.com’ for all employment opportunities. Any communication from other sources should be disregarded. If you progress to the next phase of the hiring process, a team member will guide you through the interview process. CoinDesk looks forward to connecting with you.
Junior Crypto Spot & Perpetual Market-Making Trader
No prior experience is required — we will train the right candidates from the ground up.If you have 1–2 years of experience, great — but this role is not for senior traders.
We want sharp, disciplined operators who want to grow into high-performance liquidity traders.
You will play a key role in maintaining 24/7 liquidity across global markets, working closely with our quant and infra teams to ensure our systems stay ahead of the market.
Key Responsibilities
Market Making & Strategy OperationRun and monitor HFT market-making systems across spot and perpetual markets.
Maintain competitive spreads and reliable liquidity at all times.
Adjust quoting behavior based on volatility and order-flow patterns.
Assist with hedging and inventory management across correlated instruments.
Deltix Trading SystemsOperate strategies in Deltix QuantServer, TimeBase, and StrategyRunner.
Identify issues quickly — stale quotes, latency spikes, disconnections, or risk throttles.
Work with senior traders and engineering to improve strategy logic and routing.
Real-Time Risk Management
Monitor exposure, leverage, and PnL across multiple venues.React quickly to regime shifts, volatility events, and fast markets.Ensure strategies stay within defined limits while maximizing performance.
Market Awareness & Execution SupportTrack liquidity, trends, microstructure shifts, and arbitrage signals.
Flag inefficiencies and opportunities in market behavior.Support coverage during market events, rapid volatility, and system upgrades.
Desk Coverage & Rotation
Participate in a 6-day rotation, including weekends.
Provide clean handovers between regions to ensure 24/7 liquidity.
What We’re Looking For
No experience required — we will train you intensively.
If experienced, max 1–2 years in trading, operations, quant, engineering, or similar.
Strong numerical, analytical, or technical aptitude.
High attention to detail and situational awareness — able to monitor multiple streams of data.
Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure.
Hunger to learn, improve, and compete in a performance-driven environment.
Willingness to work weekends and operate in a disciplined 6-day schedule.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Exposure to crypto markets, order books, or exchange mechanics.
Familiarity with Python, C#, C++, or trading systems.
Experience with Deltix, OMS/EMS tools, or market-making environments.
Compensation
We offer true prop-firm style compensation, designed to reward discipline, precision, and growth
Competitive base salary
Aggressive PnL-based bonus with high upside
Opportunity to scale into more markets and larger risk limits as performance grows
Long-term incentives for top performers
This is a seat where sharp, disciplined talent can grow into high-earning, high-responsibility traders.
Junior Crypto Analyst & Trader (Remote, Training Included)
We bring together enterprising people who want to master modern approaches to trading, analysis and decision-making in a dynamic market environment.
We are currently looking for a Junior Crypto Analyst & Trader, a novice specialist who is ready to complete training, perform real trading operations and develop under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Your Responsibilities:
Execution and support of trading operations on digital markets.
Tracking asset dynamics and market trends.
Maintaining internal records on transactions and statistics.
Analyzing market data, news, and charts for decision-making.
Work with analytical tools and participate in discussions with a team of traders.
The gradual formation and improvement of your own trading strategy.
What We Offer:
Working for a young and growing international company.
Remote format — you can work from anywhere in the world.
Flexible schedule — up to 20 hours per week, it is convenient to combine with study or main activity.
Learning from scratch — all processes and trading tools are mastered with a mentor.
The opportunity for professional growth and transition to more advanced levels.
Ideal Candidate:
He is interested in digital assets and trading processes.
He is attentive to details and is able to analyze data.
He learns quickly and is ready to act in a dynamic environment.
Knows how to work independently and in a team.
Trading experience is not required — the desire to develop is important.
Smart Contract Developer
We’re looking for an experienced Smart Contract Developer to join our remote team. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts for blockchain-based applications. The role involves close collaboration with other developers and product leads to bring new ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, write, and test smart contracts (Solidity)
- Review and optimize existing contracts for gas efficiency and security
- Integrate contracts with front-end or backend services via Web3
- Participate in code reviews, audits, and documentation
- Stay current with blockchain trends and best practices
Requirements:
- Proven experience with Solidity, EVM-based blockchains, and related frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, etc.)
- Good understanding of DeFi protocols, NFT standards (ERC-721/1155), or Layer-2 solutions
- Familiarity with smart contract security and testing methodologies
- Experience using GitLab, Git, and version control workflows
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English
Nice to Have:
- Background in cryptography, auditing, or backend development
- Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
What We Offer:
- Fully remote and flexible working hours (team across EST, CET, GMT+2)
- Flexible payment options — including crypto payments (USDT, USDC) or traditional methods
- Collaborative and friendly international team
- Opportunities to grow into lead or architecture roles
Senior Software Developer
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Developer to join our remote US-based team and help craft the next generation of innovative products. If you thrive on solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and staying ahead of technology trends, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
Develop scalable and maintainable backend systems using Node.js and MongoDB
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features for customers and internal tools
Ensure high code quality through unit, integration, and functional testing, code reviews, and thorough documentation
Address challenges in scalability, reliability, and logging during development
Mentor and guide other developers, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to keep our team innovative and competitive
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of professional backend development experience
Expert in Node.js and MongoDB
Proven experience delivering production-ready APIs
Strong desire for continuous learning and process improvement
Track record of delivering high-quality software in professional environments
Passion for your craft, drive for progress, and commitment to excellence
Portfolio showcasing your work (e.g., GitHub)
Blockchain or fintech development experience
Highly Preferred: blockchain or fintech development experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with notable projects
What We Offer:
Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals.
Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact.
Work remote with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays.
Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement.
Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical and dental plans. We also offer telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401k, travel assistance, and more.
Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program.
Stock option awards available to all employees.
Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions.
BitPay is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If interested, please apply here: https://bitpay.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/4eZJqEucfX
